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When single mom and her three children moved into their first apartment after months of instability, they arrived with little more than hope, and nowhere to rest at the end of a long day. Thanks to WAWAC’s transportation support, they made every medical, legal, and school appointment on time. With our groceries, they found ingredients that tasted like home. And now, with our new Community Garden beds, they’ll soon grow their own okra and hibiscus right outside their door.
At Lumo WAWAC, we’re tackling food insecurity and homelessness in our community post-pandemic. Through our West African market initiative, we provide culturally relevant groceries to those in need. With your support, we restore critical programs, ensuring timely delivery to empower individuals and families to stay healthy and self-sufficient. Join us in making a difference.
Certainly! At WAWAC, our transportation service is the backbone of community support in Washington state. Donated vans and minibuses connect members to immigration services, mental health care, educational programs, and more. During COVID-19, we facilitated vaccinations for over 5000 West Africans. Our service extends beyond transportation to delivering donations and hosting community events, all aimed at empowering and strengthening our community’s health and independence.
WAWAC’s “Bideew After School Program” offers West African children in Snohomish and King County a free, culturally immersive learning experience twice a week. Providing academic support, social skill development, and collaborative artistic projects, the program has seen significant demand, with 10 children currently on the Snohomish County waiting list alone. Expanding to King County in 2022, WAWAC addresses the need for creative outlets and community engagement among West African youth, fostering inclusivity and preparation for future endeavors.
help us build a more colorful community, remove existing barriers, and bridge the gap between the West African and the larger community. 140 West African seniors are supported by WAWAC. This is through monthly hangouts, adult literacy activities, language translation, and interpretation.
Your donation will help us build a more colorful community, remove existing barriers, and bridge the gap between the West African and the larger community.
WAWAC is a safe and confidential space for anyone experiencing domestic violence.
Access to fresh, culturally familiar food is essential for the health and well-being of our community. Through the West African Community Garden, WAWAC is creating a space where families can grow their own produce, reconnect with traditional foods, and build relationships with neighbors. This garden is more than just soil, it’s a tool for food justice, community building, and cultural preservation. From assigning garden beds to providing seeds and guidance, WAWAC is ensuring that West African families in Washington have a place to grow, gather, and thrive.
Your gift today changes lives
Every dollar you give is a seed planted in the heart of our community. It becomes a ride to a critical appointment, a box of familiar groceries for a struggling family, a safe space for a child to learn and grow, or a gathering where elders feel seen and valued. Your generosity fuels these moments of connection and care. This GiveBIG stands with WAWAC to nurture a community where every West African in Washington can flourish. Together, we can bridge gaps, break barriers, and build a vibrant, inclusive future.
$25 provides culturally familiar groceries for a family in need
$50 covers seeds and soil for one garden bed
$100 keeps our shuttle bus rolling to medical and legal appointments
If you would like to support WAWAC to provide more services to the West African community in Washington State
Donation Information:
Phone: 253-235-2132
Email: info@wawac.org
Website: www.wawac.org
Mailing Address: Washington West African Center, 19203 36th Avenue W, Suite 210, Lynnwood, WA 98036
Cash App/Zelle: 404-593-6215
PayPal: paypal.me/wawestafricancenter
Online Donation: https://wawac.org/donations/donate/
scan the QR code below to donate or click on the donation button below
From fresh harvests to safe rides and youth smiles, your generosity plants seed of hope and connection. Thank you for growing with us.
Washington West African Center (WAWAC) is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting West Africans in Washington with local resources, bridging the gap between us and the wider community, and culturally socializing West African children in a value-driven way.
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